# A Dark Dragon AD vs Eldrum

The clearest difference is rating: Eldrum at 4.9 against A Dark Dragon AD's 4.0. Eldrum also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 56%) and ratings volume (433 vs 8). A Dark Dragon AD's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. A Dark Dragon AD sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Eldrum sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Eldrum holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eldrum has 433 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of A Dark Dragon AD's written reviews are positive against 95% of Eldrum's.

A Dark Dragon AD ships an update every 2 weeks, Eldrum every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Dark Dragon AD | Eldrum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-dark-dragon-ad/id1073893966/reviews) | **[4.9 (433 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-red-tide-text-rpg/id1630815537/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **433** |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | **94.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 190 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sponge Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/508265959) | [Act None](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652633881) |

## What reviewers say

### A Dark Dragon AD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-dark-dragon-ad/id1073893966)

Immerse yourself in a text-based RPG adventure where you explore a dark island, gather resources, build a village, and battle monsters. Your choices shape the unfolding story and the fate of the island.

**Highlights:** Text-based RPG gameplay, Village development and building, Exploration and resource gathering, Monster battles and loot acquisition, Choice-driven narrative, Unique imaginative experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| 32 crystals | $2.99 | one-time |
| 55 crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| 180 crystals | $14.99 | one-time |
| 700 crystals | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1500 crystals | $99.99 | one-time |


### Eldrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-red-tide-text-rpg/id1630815537)

Embark on a dark fantasy text-based RPG where your decisions forge your path. Explore a war-torn world, uncover secrets, and shape your character's destiny through branching narratives and multiple endings. This immersive experience offers deep gameplay reminiscent of tabletop RPGs.

**Highlights:** Text-based choices adventure RPG, Nostalgic table-top RPG style, Character building and equipment, Multiple endings based on choices, Secrets to discover, High replayability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade from Basic to Premium | $2.49 | one-time |
| Basic | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great story
- 👍 Immersive and engaging
- 🎨 Excellent visuals and atmosphere
- 📚 Detailed and well-written lore
- 🎮 Compelling gameplay with meaningful choices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional combat balance issues
- 🕹️ Challenging combat system for some players
- 📱 Not optimized for larger screens (iPad)

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent enemy shield/evasion chances
- Difficulty spikes in certain encounters

**Requested features**

- Sound effects for combat
- More content and story expansions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Dark Dragon AD free?

A Dark Dragon AD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Eldrum free?

Eldrum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, A Dark Dragon AD or Eldrum?

Eldrum is rated higher. A Dark Dragon AD averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Eldrum averages 4.9 from 433 ratings.

### Do A Dark Dragon AD or Eldrum have ads?

Neither A Dark Dragon AD nor Eldrum shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A Dark Dragon AD or Eldrum?

A Dark Dragon AD ships an update every 2 weeks, and Eldrum every 9 days. Most recently, A Dark Dragon AD was updated on October 24, 2026 and Eldrum on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*